Welcome

Welcome to the Government Island blog; a blog for enthusiasts of Government Island, located in Stafford, Virginia, as well as enthusiasts of the nature of the Central Rappahannock area, and enthusiasts of history. Government Island's claim to fame is that it was once the quarry that contributed sandstone to build the Capitol. For a brief introduction to the park, its nature, and its history, visit :  http://www.virginia.org/Listings/OutdoorsAndSports/GovernmentIsland/.